Best Killer Pasta Salad Recipes

KILLER PASTA SALAD

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Oil/vinegar based pasta salad, of my own creation. Good stuff. The carrots add a bit of sweetness, the sunflower seeds a nice crunch and nutiness, the garlic and herb seasoning ( I think it was Good Seasons brand) add a different kind of flavor, and the pasta a nice array of shapes and colors.I use one box of wacky shaped pasta like cellantani, and one box of Tri-colored rotini. This makes an enormous amount of pasta salad, so you might want to half the recipe. We live on this stuff in the summer.

Provided by Retro Kali

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) box desired pasta
1 (1 lb) box rotini pasta
2 (1 ounce) packets Good Seasons garlic and herb seasoning mix
vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4 large carrots, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

Mix dry seasonings according to the directions on packet, adding the appropriate amount of vinegar, oil and water.
cook pasta. Rinse with cold water, drain.
Mix all ingredients together( except for the sunflower seeds), cover and refrigerate.
This has to sit overnight for the flavors to meld.
add salt and pepper to taste.
mix in the sunflower seeds right before serving.

KILLER PASTA SALAD

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Incredibly easy dish for a large group, picnics, pot luck & to take to work. It will also last for a while, so it's easy for leftovers

Provided by Chef amfox

Categories Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 lb spiral pasta (any kind)
1/2 bunch parsley, stemmed and chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
1 small onion, chpped
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons caper juice
1/2 cup black olives, pitted & sliced
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons caper juice
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorn
salt
parmesan cheese
dried oregano, flakes

Steps:

1. Cook pasta alone, rinse & chill.
2. Mix all dressing ingredients while pasta cooks/cools.
3. Once pasta has cooled to about room temperature, mix well with other ingredients. Garnish as desired.
Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 5.4, Sodium 1037.9, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 11.4

BECKY'S KILLER PASTA SALAD

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I got this recipe from my best friend, whom I love very much. It's unique and delicious, just like her.

Provided by epicurean1

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 42m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup red seedless grapes
1/2 cup green seedless grape
1 yellow pepper
1 orange pepper
1 bunch scallion
1 (12 ounce) bottle poppy seed dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions (do not over cook), drain and cool.
Cut tomatoes and grapes in half.
Dice peppers.
Thinly slice green parts of scallions.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Add just enough dressing to coat and to taste.
Toss in sliced grilled chicken to make a meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.2, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 18.5, Carbohydrate 102.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10.9, Protein 17.2

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